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Happy

Pronunciation: [ h-AP-ee ]

Girl Name #9,384 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Happy is a girl name, recorded for 12 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-AP-ee.

Parents who love the name Happy often also consider Hattie, Harriet, Hannah .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#9,384
Total SSA Count
12

Nicknames

Hap Hay Hapie

Also a Boy Name

Happy is also used as a boy name, ranked #20069.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy

Is Happy a boy or girl name?
Happy is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #9384. As a boy name, it is ranked #20069. Happy is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Happy?
Happy is pronounced h-AP-ee.
How popular is the name Happy?
Happy is currently ranked #9384 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Happy?
Common nicknames for Happy include Hap, Hay, and Hapie.
Is Happy a common or rare name?
Happy is an uncommon name, ranked #9384 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Happy

Happy is a girl name .

Is Happy a boy or girl name? Happy is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #9,384 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #20,069. Happy is more commonly used as a girl name.

Happy is currently ranked #9,384 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Happy include Hap, Hay, and Hapie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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